Elena Rybakina defeated the world’s top two players to win the Australian Open, underscoring how her understated ruthlessness could propel her to No. 1 and more Grand Slam titles.

The Moscow-born Kazakh emerged from a power battle with top seed Aryna Sabalenka to claim the Melbourne title in three tight sets Saturday.

The 26-year-old's 6-4, 4-6, 6-4 triumph brought her a second major crown, more than three years after winning Wimbledon.

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